Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County and Clarke Central Class of 1971 graduate Michael Thurmond speaks to CCHS faculty, staff, and students in the Mell Auditorium on Feb. 23. Thurmond believes in the power of education and how important it is for students to reach out of their comfort zones in order to pursue their dreams. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you what you can achieve and most of all, do not let anyone steal your dreams,” Thurmond said.
Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County and Clarke Central High School Class of 1971 graduate Michael Thurmond speaks to CCHS faculty, staff, and students about his journey to publishing a book about the history of Athens on Feb 23.
